SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator, and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
The Board approved and signed a proclamation in support of Milton Resident Paul Theodore who is battling leukemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Mrs. McEttrick read the proclamation for the benefit of the listening audience who may want to be tested for this effort.
Edward Duffy, Joseph G. Graziani, Jr. and Kevin Sorgi, members of the Blue Bell Tavern Society, presented a flag to the Board in memory of the five O’Leary brothers, residents of Milton, who all served simultaneously in the Second World War. Daniel O’Leary, the last of the five brothers, passed away recently and it was his request that this flag be presented to the Town. The flag will be remanded to the custody of the Society who will have it framed for display in the Town Office Building.
Natasha Sinha, 19 Loew Circle, presented the Board with $123, money that she raised and is donating to the “Bring out the Music Project” for repairs to instruments, lessons for public school students who qualify for financial assistance and instruction in theory, composition and music production. Ms. Sinha also displayed a trumpet that is representative of the type of instruments that people are donating to this project.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the gift of $123 to be deposited into the “Bring out the Music Project” account.
Joel Krensky, 245 Atherton Street, met with the Board regarding a military phone card program. Mr. Krensky is promoting a program whereby residents will donate obsolete cell phones that will be recycled and generate funds that will be used to purchase prepaid telephone calling cards for military personnel in service away from home.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support this program by preparing a press release and by authorizing the placement of collection boxes in the three fire houses.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the March 6, 2006 meeting minutes as written.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved that residents addressing the Board during Citizens Speak regarding the issue of signalization in the Milton Village Central Avenue area not be restricted to three minutes. The motion was not seconded.
The Board was addressed by Laura Cahill ( 80 Whitelawn Avenue) and Wanda Pryharski, and Andrew Pryharski (86 Whitelawn Avenue) regarding the development of property on Brook Road that abuts their property.
Betsy Buchbinder and Robert Varnerin, residents of Fuller Village, addressed the Board in support of a liquor license application by Fuller Housing Corporation.
Paul Vaughan, 58 Nancy Road, addressed the Board regarding Milton Centre, LLC.
Elyse Brink, 30 Canton Avenue and Jane Gaughan, 88 Wharf Street, addressed the Board regarding proposed PWED improvements to the Milton Village area.
Brian Philips McEnany, 450 Eliot Street, addressed the Board regarding his water bill.
In compliance with Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing upon the request of Milton Fuller Housing Corporation, for a liquor license to sell alcoholic beverages at 1372 Brush Hill Road.
Timothy Martin, Executive Director of MRE, and Deborah Felton, Vice President of the Fuller Village Resident’s Council represented Fuller Housing Corporation.
Erin Gorden, 1375 Brush Hill Road spoke in opposition to the liquor license application.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Milton Fuller Housing Corporation, for a liquor license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises by members and guests at 1372 Brush Hill Road and to forward the pertinent paperwork to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
Town Planner Aaron Henry and representatives from Earth Tech made a presentation on the proposed improvements to the Milton Village area with a particular emphasis on the proposed signalization at Adams Street, Canton Avenue, and Randolph Avenue. There was discussion over the need for the number of signals recommended by Earth Tech and what compromises can be made to eliminate some of those signals. It was suggested that as a compromise only Adams Street and Randolph Avenue be signalized with conduits and control boxes installed for the rest of the intersection so that Canton and Randolph can be signalized at a later date if necessary.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to refer the proposed changes in signalization to the Traffic Commission for its review and to bring this matter back to the Board on April 3rd.
Town Planner Aaron Henry updated the Board on the proposed zoning articles for the May Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Henry suggested to the Board that the Outdoor Lighting Article and the two articles that have to do with the transfer of land at 1200 Brush Hill Road need more study and won’t be ready in time for Town Meeting.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to withdraw the following articles from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article E, Amend Zoning Bylaws-Outdoor Lighting, Article J, Transfer of Land on Brush Hill Road, Article K, Conservation Restriction.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the revised Group Insurance Budget in the amount of $7,491,957.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract with Enviro-Safe of Lowell to conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Day on April 29, 2006.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $1,436. to Unemployment Compensation.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $1,717 to Veterans’ Benefits.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Jr. Woman’s Club to display a banner announcing its annual road race that will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Department of Public Works to display a banner announcing its Open House on May 20, 2006.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign proclamations to the Amateur Gardeners of Milton, the Milton Garden Club, James Gover, Dr. Steven Windwer and Vincent Lombardo in recognition of their induction into the 2006 Kiwanis Hall of Fame.
The Board discussed the impacts of the proposed budget cuts by the Warrant Committee on the town department budgets and the placement of an override question on the Annual Town Meeting Election ballot. The majority of the Board feels that it does not have definitive information for placing an override question on the ballot.
The Board confirmed future meeting dates as March 27, April 3 and April 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Board voted unanimously at 9:50 p.m. with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
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